KF8BCW
Active2x3District 8
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderBATES, DONALD B
License ClassTechnician
Min. Class RequiredTechnician
LocationCLYDE, MI
Grant DateMay 1, 2024
Expiration DateMay 1, 2034
KF8BCW is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BATES, DONALD B in CLYDE, MI. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Whitman, Bentley C on Feb 19, 2026. KF8BCW has 2 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 45 units(Heavy (slower to send))
Voice Phonetics
Kilo Foxtrot Eight Bravo Charlie Whiskey
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
License History
- System-Generated GrantMay 1, 2024
- License IssuedMay 1, 2024
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- Whitman, Bentley CFiled Feb 19, 2026Not awardedFCC ↗